Description
Learn how to cook perfect rib eye steaks in a cast iron skillet on the stove top! Served with herbed butter and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
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Garlic Herb Butter
- 3–4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- pinch of salt
Ribeye Steak
- (2) 1 inch ribeye steaks
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- serving (optional): herbed butter
Instructions
- Prep Butter: Combine ingredients in a small bowl, mix with fork. Cover and store in refrigerator until serving.
- Prep Steak: Let steak sit out for 30-60 minutes to let them come to room temperature. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Sear: Bring a large (12 inch) cast iron skillet to medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and let melt. Sear steak on each side for 2 minutes and 1 minute on any fat that may be on the sides of the steak. Note: you may need to turn on your cooktop fan for this part.
- Finish Cooking: Reduce to medium/medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon butter, and fresh thyme. Spoon melted butter over steak and flip steak every 1-2 minutes until steak reaches an internal temperature of 127 degrees F. (for a medium-rare finish). (Steak will continue to cook as it rests in Step 4 and the internal temp will end up between 130-135 degrees F which is medium-rare). Use an internal meat thermometer to track the internal temperature.
- Rest + Serve: Remove from skillet and transfer to a plate. Let steak rest 10 minutes before serving. Serve with Garlic Herb Butter.
Notes
- Cook Time: ultimate cook time will depend on how thick the steaks are – we tested this recipe with 1 inch thick steak and the total cook time was approx. 8 minutes. Use a digital probe thermometer to accurately track the temp, so you know when the rib eye steak is done.
- Internal Temperature: Rare: 120-130 degrees F.; Medium – Rare: 130-140 degrees F.; Medium: 140-145 degrees F.; Medium-Well: 145-155 degrees F.; Well: 160 degrees F.
- Make it a Meal: serve with some Roasted Broccolini + Wild Rice Pilaf for a delicious meal!
- Sauce: looking for a yummy sauce to serve with your steak – try our Chimichurri Sauce or Steak Horseradish Sauce!
- Grilled Ribeye: check out our guide on How to Grill the Perfect Steak for details about grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 359
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 318.3 mg
- Fat: 26.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
- Protein: 30.9 g
- Cholesterol: 109.4 mg